- Illinois’ new lease tax effective January 1, 2025, applies to construction equipment leases.
- Tax rate is determined by the property’s primary location as provided by the lessee.
- Both state and local taxes apply to lease receipts.
- Recurring lease payments are taxed based on the property’s location for each payment period.
- Exemptions include motor vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, and semitrailers.
- Trailers and off-road vehicles are subject to the new tax.
- Equipment subject to Chicago’s lease tax is exempt from the new state lease tax.
- Certain sales of leased property for resale are exempt from state and local taxes.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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